WSL prepares for curtain raiser in shadow of Sampson case

A fortnight ago leading players from women’s football met at Wembley Stadium for a photo-shoot and media session to promote the FA Women’s Super League, which returns on Friday with the Merseyside derby. There were a lot of questions along the lines of it being “a great time to be involved in women’s football”, referencing the four million viewers Channel 4 drew to watch England in the summer’s European Championship semi-final, and the game’s growing technical quality and professionalism.Published last Friday at 01:41 pm on The Independent

Premier League transfer deadline day: All the news and rumours as they happened

Matt Law with the exclusive story on Ross Barkley's eventful evening - he's not going to Chelsea or Spurs tonight.Published Friday at 12:11 am on Telegraph

Premier League transfer deadline dayAll the news and rumours as they happened

Matt Law with the exclusive story on Ross Barkley's eventful evening - he's not going to Chelsea or Spurs tonight.Published Friday at 12:11 am on Telegraph

Premier League transfer deadline day: All the latest news and rumours as they happened

Matt Law with the exclusive story on Ross Barkley's eventful evening - he's not going to Chelsea or Spurs tonight.Published Friday at 12:06 am on Telegraph

Premier League transfer deadline dayAll the latest news and rumours as they happened

Matt Law with the exclusive story on Ross Barkley's eventful evening - he's not going to Chelsea or Spurs tonight.Published Friday at 12:06 am on Telegraph

Football transfer news and rumours live – transfer deadline day latest

Matt Law with the exclusive story on Ross Barkley's eventful evening - he's not going to Chelsea or Spurs tonight.Published Thursday at 11:56 pm on Telegraph

Business has been mixed since window system started

The Football League succumbed to FIFA pressure in January 2005, and followed the Premier League in adopting summer and winter transfer windows, which only allowed a set time for contracted players to move between clubs on a permanent basis.Published Thursday at 09:41 am on Green Un

Coventry lose in Trophy opener

​​​​​​​Shrewsbury Town inflicted a 3-2 defeat on holders Coventry City in the first round of Checkatrade Trophy fixtures.Published Wednesday at 12:06 am on SkySports

Sky Live: Cheltenham v West Ham

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has confirmed he is unlikely to risk winger Michail Antonio in the Carabao Cup tie at Sky Bet League Two side Cheltenham on Wednesday night.Published 1 month ago on SkySports